ETF Investing

Exchange-traded funds, like mutual funds, aren’t always appreciated… but ETFs can be the strongest investments in your portfolio. ETFs are essentially baskets of stocks, in which you buy yourself exposure to a number of sectors, industries and trends. These can be traditional in nature, with steady dividend payments, or more aggressive, with exposure to hot trends like marijuana. Either way, our analysts have covered it here.

10 Ways to Generate Income in Retirement

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors looking to generate income from their retirement portfolios with minimal risk should look no further than these 10 investments.

4 Biotech Stocks (and 1 ETF) to Buy As They Bolt Higher

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These biotech stocks are making a comeback amid several positive catalysts for the sector and markets as a whole.

6 ETFs Set to Win on Trump’s Tax Reform

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The legislative move has led to the return of Trump trade and investors are cashing in on the opportunity with ETFs that are deemed to gain most on tax reforms.

3 Disrespected Funds That Crush the S&P 500

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You’ve probably heard the “wisdom” on mutual funds a million times. It goes like this: mutual funds collect high fees and most still fail to b...

Top 10 Best Sector ETFs for the Rest of 2017

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best sector ETFs focus on areas of the market that can outperform for the rest of 2017. Here are ten ETFs to keep an eye on.

9 Vanguard Funds That Are the Cream of the Crop

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vanguard funds are some of the best, low-cost index funds and ETFs around, and these nine are the cream of the crop.

3 Tech Stocks to Buy (and 1 ETF)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks are climbing out of a sinkhole Thursday, led by small caps, and these are the tech stocks to buy, including an ETF to play them all.

4 Strong Reasons to Buy Gold ETFs

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There are several reasons that can boost gold ETFs despite seven-year low demand.

iShares S&P U.S. Pref Stock Idx (ETF) (PFF): The Quick Guide to PFF

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFF) is among the most popular ways to invest in the high-yield asset class of preferred stocks.

Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB): The Quick Guide to XLB

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) is the biggest broad-materials ETF ... and it's also concentrated and top-heavy.

3 Income ETFs to Buy for Endless Profits

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These income ETFs help yield-seeking investors mix asset classes and geographic exposure to enhance portfolio diversity and income.

iShares S&P 500 Index (ETF) (IVV): The Quick Guide to IVV

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) charges minuscule fees for basic, broad market tracking. Is IVV right for you?

4 Best ETFs to Buy as North Korea Threatens War

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The saber rattling between Trump and Kim Jong Un has reached a fever pitch, and these four funds are the best ETFs to buy for the volatile geopolitical scene.

Consumer Discretionary SPDR (ETF) (XLY): The Quick Guide to XLY

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) is the sector's largest fund, and also top-heavy in Amazon exposure. Is XLY right for you?

7 Best ETFs to Buy for Q4

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The markets are at record highs, but there could be more gains ahead. These are the best ETFs to buy for a 'Santa Claus' rally into year-end.

3 Value ETFs to Buy for Fundamental Purists

By FMD Capital Management
These exchange-traded funds are among the best ETFs to buy for factor purists, bringing the spirit of value investing back to its roots.

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ): The Quick Guide to DXJ

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) exposes investors to Japanese stocks while mitigating the impact of the yen's gyrations.

Revisiting the 3 Worst ETFs in the World

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Good investors analyze their trades to understand why they won or lost. We revisit three ETF sell recommendations from earlier this year.

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA): The Quick Guide to DIA

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The DJIA still is one of the market's premier indices, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) is the prime way to invest in it.
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